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To help CMA BC members achieve their required Continuous Professional Learning & Development (PD) credits, we have assembled the following list of publications / blogs that members can access to obtain PD credits. Reading or research related to professional competency is one of the many ways that members can obtain credits. For every one (1) hour of reading or research, members can earn one (1) PD credit up to a yearly maximum of 30 learning credits per year. Click for more information on qualifying activities.
Update Magazine: Current Issue
Update Magazine ( Winter 2011 )
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Skillful Communications. Builds relationships, grows your business and connects your top talent.
In this issue:
Slice and dice. Five Excel text functions to make your life easier.
Constructive criticism. Helpful hints at extracting value from the 360-degree process.
Negotiating takes practice.
Are you top talent? Answer these five questions to find out.
Building better businesses.
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Download the current issue: Update Magazine ( Winter 2011 )
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Recent Blog Posts
From www.cmabcblog.com/business-strategy
Join a CMABC LinkedIn Group Today
In February of 2012, CMABC will be introducing special interest groups within our LinkedIn group! The special interest groups will be a great way to connect with CMA’s involved in specific industries. Don’t miss out! Join our CMABC LinkedIn Group today! Upcoming Special Interest Groups: Consulting Public Administration Services Manufacturing Finance, Insurance & Real Estate If you have not recently [...] Read More
Happy Holidays from CMA
All the best in 2012 from the CMA Society. Supporting our communities and those less fortunate. In lieu of sending out cards this year CMA British Columbia is donating to the Union Gospel Mission. Give your support today, visit www.ugm.ca. Office closure notice: The CMA office will be closed as of noon on Friday, December 23, 2011 and will be [...] Read More
Accelerated Program for CMA members!
Do you need a refresher in concepts you learned in the CMA Accelerated Program? In January 2012, CMA BC will, once again, be offering the modules that make up the Accelerated Program to CMA members*. Whether you took the program a few years ago, and are looking for a refresher on a key topic area or the Accelerated Program is [...] Read More
Challenge your Limits – CMA High School Case Competition 2012
As one of Canada’s top three accounting designations, the Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia is excited to offer you with an opportunity to learn about the CMA designation and how it can take you to where you want to be in your career and life. This year, we proudly invite you to discover yourself in the Sixth Annual [...] Read More
UBC Team Wins Fifth Annual Post-Secondary Case Competition
CMA British Columbia held its fifth annual Post-Secondary Students Case Competition on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Segal Graduate School of Business. The University of British Columbia team of Monique Wong, Christopher Matthew, Laura Wong, and Stella Cheng won the competition and a $2,500 shared team scholarship. In total, twenty-two teams consisting of first and second year business students [...] Read More
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Management Accounting Guidelines (MAG)
CMA Canada’s Strategic Management Accounting Guidelines provide you with the lastest action-oriented management guidelines to help you implement industry-recognized best practices. The series includes emerging issues papers aimed at stimulating awareness and discussion on groundbreaking management techniques. Click to view a list of the most recently released MAGs.
Management Accounting Practices (MAPs)
Our Management Accounting Practices specifically give you the tools to enhance the internal operations of your organization, as well as provide information to enable shareholders to evaluate your organization’s performance. A full list of recently released MAPs can be found here.
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